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Media Inquiries Only
Welcome to the online press room for the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.
Here journalists will find contacts, press releases, and information concerning the museum's renovation, public programs, and exhibitions.
Museum News
"National Portrait Gallery Acquires Shepard Fairey's Portrait
of President-elect Barack Obama
Press release
"National Portrait Gallery Presents President and Mrs. Bush's Portraits
Press release
"Presidents in Waiting" Opens at the National Portrait Gallery Jan. 20, 2009
Press release
The National Portrait Gallery Releases Advance Special Exhibition Schedule, 2008 - 2009
Press release
"Portraiture Now: Feature Photography" Opens at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery Nov.26
Press release
Innovative Lunder Conservation Center Receives Prestigious Keck Award
Press release
Photograph of Michael Phelps by Ryan McGinley to be installed at the National Portrait
Gallery
Press release
The National Portrait Gallery Presents "Tokens of Affection and Regard:
Photographic Jewelry and Its Makers"
Press release
The National Portrait Gallery Presents "One Life: The Mask of Lincoln"
in Celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 200th Anniversary
Press release
"Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture"
Opens at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery May 9
Press release
Herblock's Presidents: 'Puncturing Pomposity'
Opens at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery May 2
Press release
Zaida Ben-Yusuf: New York Portrait Photographer
Opens at the National Portrait Gallery April 11
Press release
Four Pre-eminent Figures in American Culture Participate in Inaugural "American Pictures Distinguished Lecture Series"
Press release
Martin E. Sullivan Named Director of the
Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
Press release
RECOGNIZE! Hip Hop and Contemporary Portraiture
Opens Feb. 8 at the National Portrait Gallery
Press release
Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard, Designed by Norman Foster,
Open to the Public Nov. 18
Press release
Friends and Family Festival Highlights Grand Opening of the Smithsonian’s Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard Nov. 18
Press release
"Legacy: Spain and the United States in the Age of Independence, 1763-1848"
Opens at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Sept. 27
Legacy Press Kit:
Exhibition press release (English)
Exhibition press release (Spanish)
Symposium press release (Sept. 27 through Sept. 29)
Grand Opening on July 1 for National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum
Press release
Overview: Renovation of Historic Home for Two Smithsonian Museums
Press release
Building History and Architectural Chronology
Press release
"Temple of Invention: History of a National Landmark" Fact Sheet
Press release
Two Smithsonian Museums to Open Innovative Lunder Conservation Center, the Only Fine Art Facility of its Kind
Press release
The National Portrait Gallery "America's Presidents" Fact Sheet
Press release
Media Only:
Bethany Morookian Bentley
bentleyb@si.edu
Phone: (202) 633-8293
Images for Publicity
Please see the link below for images from our collection available in high resolution format on our FTP site. To request access, please email bentleyb@si.edu or call (202) 633-8293.
For building images visit SI Newsdesk: http://newsdesk.si.edu/photos/
For all other image requests contact our rights and reproductions office: Rights & Reproductions
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CONTACT US
Office of External Affairs
National Portrait Gallery
 PHONE: (202) 633-8293
(press only)
FAX: (202) 633-8290
 Email:
Sherri Weil
Director of Development
and External Affairs
weils@si.edu
Bethany Bentley
Public Affairs Specialist
bentleyb@si.edu
Julia Hahn
Public Affairs Assistant
hahnj@si.edu
Kristy Snaman
External Affairs Specialist
snamank@si.edu
Louise Dawson
External Affairs Assistant
dawsonl@si.edu
 Mailing Address:
Office of Development and External Affairs
National Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012
Victor Building–Suite 4100 MRC 973
Washington, DC, 20013-7012
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NEIGHBORHOOD MAP
The National Portrait Gallery is in the heart of Washington's's new downtown. Here's how to find your way around.
Neighborhood map
Neighborhood map (PDF)
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